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Rem Sleep (Noun)

Meaning

A recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • REM sleep is a crucial stage of the sleep cycle where the brain processes and consolidates memories.
  • During REM sleep, the brain's neurotransmitters are deactivated, causing the muscles to become paralyzed and preventing acting out dreams.
  • Studies have shown that deprivation of REM sleep can lead to impaired cognitive function and increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
  • The average person experiences 3-5 episodes of REM sleep per night, each lasting around 10-15 minutes.
  • Research suggests that REM sleep plays an essential role in emotional regulation, with the brain processing and consolidating emotional experiences during this stage.

Synonyms

  • Rapid Eye Movement
  • Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
  • Paradoxical Sleep
  • REM

Hypernyms

  • Sleep
  • Slumber
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